Ass May 2026

: Don't edit as you go. You can't fix a blank page, but you can fix a "shitty first draft".

: Start with a single image or "what if" scenario. : Don't edit as you go

To keep your narrative moving, ensure these elements are present: the grit of sand

: Every story needs "Peril" or a hurdle. What does your character want, and what is standing in their way?. or a rebirth.

: Ground your reader by using the five senses—the smell of rain, the grit of sand, or the sound of a tin clinking on tiles. 3. Drafting Checklist

: Decide whether your story is a tragedy, a comedy, or a rebirth.